Unfinished: City

Our City is UNFINISHED.

In the story of Nehemiah, we see how passion for our city can be the catalyst for meaningful action. Check out Sunday’s message above, then, continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources below.

This week, we’re reading selections of scripture from Sunday’s teaching. You might follow the plan below or simply read it through multiple times this week.

  • Monday: Nehemiah 1-3

  • Tuesday: Nehemiah 4-5

  • Wednesday: Nehemiah 6-7

  • Thursday: Nehemiah 8-9

  • Friday: Nehemiah 10-11

  • Saturday: Nehemiah 12-13

Check out this video from The Bible Project on the Book of Nehemiah.

Check out the resources used in this week’s teaching, as well as books you can explore if you’d like to dive deeper into our conversation.

  • Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, NIV

  • The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, by John Walton 

  • The NIV Application Commentary: Ezra-Nehemiah, by Donna & Thomas Petter

  • The Old Testament for Everyone: Ezra, Nehemiah, & Esther, by John Goldingay

  • The Old Testament for Everyone: Jeremiah, by John Goldingay

  • Opening Israel’s Scriptures, by Ellen F. Davis

  1. What were some of your big takeaways from Sunday’s message?

  2. Nehemiah cared for his city, so much, that he was willing to put in the work to see it restored. Why do you think it’s important for us to do the same today?

  3. Why do you think Jesus wants us to care for our communities?

  4. What do you think our work as a church communicates to our city about Jesus?

  5. What are some of the ways you personally work to make Visalia a better place for everyone?